Author: Rhys Gregory

For a game that’s still so popular today, it might be hard to believe that Bingo has been around for a few centuries at this point. In fact, best estimates date this classic game back as far as the 1500s. But the Bingo we know today isn’t quite the same game that it was when it first started out. Even over the last few decades it’s evolved significantly, going from being primarily played in land-based Bingo halls to the online Bingo room. So, join us as we take a look back at just how Bingo went from its origins in…

‘Welcome Home to Nature’ programme at Gregynog, one of Wales’ leading country estates, has been awarded £246,966 through the Welsh Government’s Nature Networks Fund. The funding supports nature recovery and encourages more public access to some of Wales’ most special natural environments. Gregynog’s project is one of 17 in Wales set to benefit from Welsh Government conservation funding totalling £3.78 million. The investment in the National Nature Reserve and two areas of Special Scientific Interest at Gregynog, located at Tregynon, near Newtown, will make a huge difference. Gregynog’s Great Wood, an internationally significant ancient oak woodland, is home to rare…

A Gwent road could prove a route to success for an enterprising investor. The unassuming, single track tarmac road may seem unremarkable but it could be a canny buy for an investor. Angie Davey, of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, is selling the access road at Cwm Lane, Rogerstone, with a £0 (nil) reserve. Angie said: “The lane gives access to eight to ten residences together with agricultural fields and a water pumping station belonging to Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. “We are informed that the vendors received a one off payment of £600 from Welsh Water for the grant of access…

Strikes by skilled military, avionic and electronic equipment maintenance workers in Flintshire and Stafford have ended after Unite secured an improved pay deal. The workers, employed by Ministry of Defence-owned DE&S Deca, voted to accept the deal and have ended nearly 70 days of strike action that began in October. As part of the deal, they will receive a non-consolidated lump-sum payment of £2,000. In addition, DE&S Deca has also committed to implementing a Capability Based Pay pilot that acknowledges skills, knowledge and experience when calculating base pay. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, said: “This is a hard-fought victory for workers…

The Aldi store on Treseder Way in Cardiff reopened following a significant refurbishment and extension. Cardiff shoppers can now benefit from a larger retail space of 1,415 sqm, offering an enhanced, convenient and varied shopping experience, with a large range of award-winning Welsh products at unbeatable prices to choose from. The new format has been created to make shopping even easier for Cardiff customers, with the store now having more space and clearer signs to make shopping effortless. Fresh bread and cakes have been moved to the last aisle, preventing them from getting squashed under customers’ shopping, and the store…

Arable and beef farmer, Adam Thorne, has been unanimously elected to become the new President of Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society for the year ahead. Adam is the third generation of his family to hold the position. During the Annual General Meeting of Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society, held last week on the Pembrokeshire Showground, Mr Tim John and his wife Margaret John were also voted in as Presidents elect. Adam Thorne has had a long association with Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society. After visiting the show as a toddler, then helping show the family’s pedigree Herefords, his uncle got him into helping him with stewarding…

Bridgend County Borough Council have teamed up with well-known charity Crimestoppers and Valleys to Coast Housing to introduce the first ever Crimestoppers Zone in Wales. The zone, located in Wildmill, Bridgend has been introduced to encourage communities to give crime information anonymously and empower everyone to play a role in keeping Bridgend neighbourhoods safe. Residents in the new Crimestoppers Zone, will be encouraged to speak up about criminal activity through the charity’s unique reporting service, safe in the knowledge that the information they have provided will remain a hundred per cent confidential. The charity guarantees total anonymity when capturing crime…

Cardiff Council is once again inviting applications from community groups and third sector organisations across the city for grant funding available to help build cohesive and resilient communities.  Small grants of up to £2,000 are available to support projects and initiatives that highlight and celebrate the diversity of communities in the city.  Funding can be used for a range of purposes, including holding events and activities, producing supportive literature, or building capacity within a community. Applications must meet at least one of the following objectives: –  Celebrating diversity Hate crime awareness Countering harmful / hateful narratives Reducing community tensions Community…

​​​​​​​The RAF’s world-famous Typhoon jet is set to delight crowds at Swansea’s Wales Airshow this summer. It’s the second big name to be confirmed for the two-day spectacular due to take place over Swansea Bay on July 6 and 7. The annual show is being organised by the council – and the Typhoon, with a top speed of almost twice the speed of sound, is due to appear on both days. The Red Arrows are due to attend on the Saturday – and there’ll be many other stars of the skies and a wide range of family fun on the ground…

Residents are advised that a revised bus network will operate across the County Borough from Monday, April 1 – however, public transport users should experience minimal change to their regular bus journeys. In preparation for the new Welsh Government Bus Network Grant for the 2024/25 financial year, the Council has re-tendered all of its supported bus service contracts. This included tendering any bus services that are socially necessary for communities, that could no longer operate commercially. The re-tender exercise has concluded, and due to the continued Welsh Government and Council funding that is allocated to support bus services, residents should…